Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Heavy Rain in the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic

Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of producing severe gusts, large hail, and perhaps a couple tornadoes are forecast from the north-central High Plains into the Upper Mississippi Valley. Widespread thunderstorms may produce excessive rainfall across portions of the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic. Hot conditions and Critical Fire Weather looms over the Great Basin and Southwest through midweek. Read More >

Current conditions at

Owensboro, Owensboro-Daviess County Airport (KOWB)

Lat: 37.74°NLon: 87.17°WElev: 407ft.

Thunderstorm in Vicinity Light Rain

75°F

24°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed SW 3 mph
Barometer 30.02 in (1016.4 mb)
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Last update 16 Jun 8:56 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Rockport KY

Flood Watch June 16, 11:00am until June 17, 01:00am
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Flood Watch
  • Today

    Today: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm.  High near 83. South wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 83 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am.  Low around 70. Light and variable wind becoming south around 5 mph after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 70 °F

    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Southwest wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 82 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 89 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 1am and 4am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 72 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 84.

    High: 84 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. High near 83. South wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Low around 70. Light and variable wind becoming south around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Tuesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 1am and 4am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Juneteenth
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 88.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 70.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 91.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 92.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Rockport KY
 37.34°N 86.98°W (Elev. 466 ft)
8:14 am CDT Jun 16, 2025
9am CDT Jun 16, 2025-6pm CDT Jun 22, 2025
 
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